May 8, 2024
Jalynn Steele portrays Tanya in “Mamma Mia!” at the Nederlander Theatre. Photo provided by Broadway in Chicago.
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Jalynn Steele’s theater bug started with her singing in the church choir, performing in Vacation Bible School skits and Easter plays. During high school, she performed in shows and participated in theater competitions. She decided to major in musical theatre in college. Her first professional gig was performing in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at the Great Caruso Theatre in Houston, while she was still in college.